Title Page

Publisher's Note

Preface

Chapter I. - The Central Idea Ascertained.

1. The Scripture Argument.
2. The Analytical Argument.
3. The Historical Argument.
4. The Experimental Argument.
5. The Argument Applied.

Chapter II. - The Central Idea Defined.

1. The Limitations of the Idea.
2. The Contents of the Idea.
3. Difficulties Considered.

Chapter III. - The Central Idea Neglected.

1. The Fact Shown.
   1. The state of individuals
   2. The great present want of the Church
2. The Fact Accounted for
   1. Not by want of time but of attention
   2. Want of special prayer and conviction
3. The Fact Depreciated
   1. Consequences to neglecters
   2. Consequences to the Church

Chapter IV. - The Central Idea in Its Claims.

1. It is Desirable to be Holy
   1. Shown from the nature and effects of sin
   2. From the nature and results of holiness
2. It is possible to be Holy
   1. Shown to be rational by a priori considerations
   2. From Scripture
3. It is necessary to be Holy
   1. Shown from the end of man's creation, and the nature of God
   2. From the nature of law and the mission of the Church

Chapter V. - The Central Idea in Its Councels.

1. Conviction Produced
2. Resolution Formed
3. Feeling Necessary
4. Confession Required
5. Consecration Made
6. Faith Exercised
7. Prayer Offered
8. Evidence Received
9. Responsibility Taken

Chapter VI. - The Central Idea in Its Appeals. 

1. To Professors of Perfect Love.
   1. Trials await you.
   2. Holiness must not be taken out of its proper connections
   3. Beware of schism
   4. This sacred profession must be vindicated
2. To the General Church
3. To the Leaders of the Church
4. To the Christian Ministry

   Supplementary Review.